Where Innovation Meets Imagination
This year’s Venice Biennale Architecture seems somewhat captivated by robots, with several installations featuring humanoids and robotic arms at the centre of both the creation process and the final work itself, as shown at the exhibition.
The theme of the 2025 Venice Biennale’s 19th International Architecture Exhibition – running from 10 May to 23 November 2025 – is “Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective.” [Read more…] about ‘A Robot’s Dream’ analyzed at the Venice Biennale Architecture
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has once again called for a global ban on lethal autonomous weapon systems – machines capable of taking human lives without human oversight – describing them as “politically unacceptable” and “morally repugnant”.
“There is no place for lethal autonomous weapon systems in our world,” Guterres said on Monday, during an informal UN meeting in New York focused on the use and impact of such weapons.
“Machines that have the power and discretion to take human lives without human control should be prohibited by international law.” [Read more…] about ‘Politically unacceptable, morally repugnant’: UN chief calls for global ban on ‘killer robots’
The jury for the second edition of the Reply AI Film Festival has been selected – send in your films now. The event, organised by advanced digital technology company Reply, is designed to celebrate the best AI-generated short films.
Gabriele Muccino, together with Caleb and Shelby Ward, Caroline Ingeborn, Charlie Fink, Denise Negri, Dave Clark, Filippo Rizzante, Guillem Martinez Roura, Paolo Moroni, and Rob Minkoff, will evaluate the shortlisted films based on creativity, production quality, and the use of artificial intelligence.
Reply, an international group specialised in the development of new business models enabled by Artificial Intelligence and long committed to the exploration of emerging technologies and supporting the growth of new talent, announces the jury for the second edition of the Reply AI Film Festival. [Read more…] about Nominate your AI-created masterpiece for an award: Judges selected for Reply AI Film Festival
Epson Robots says it is “redefining the role of automation” by bringing manufacturing beyond the factory floor and directly into the hands of consumers.
As part of its strategy to expand into retail and service industries, Epson has made a strategic investment in Blank Beauty, a Knoxville-based tech platform that enables on-demand, customized manufacturing of consumer packaged goods.
This partnership marks the beginning of a co-creation initiative aimed at delivering personalized products at scale using advanced robotics. [Read more…] about Epson Robots invests in Blank Beauty to bring automation and ‘retail entertainment’ to consumers
The world of film and television production is in constant evolution, driven by the need for greater efficiency, creative flexibility, and the ability to capture increasingly dynamic and complex shots.
One area experiencing significant growth is the adoption of robotic camera systems.
From automated studio setups to remotely operated rigs on location, these technologies are transforming how content is created. [Read more…] about Top 10 robotic camera systems: Lights, robots, action!
The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season has witnessed a unique addition to its broadcast, capturing the attention of fans and players alike: a four-legged robot dog named “Champak”.
This innovative piece of technology, roughly the size and shape of a medium-sized dog, is equipped with a camera, microphone, and speaker, allowing it to interact with players and spectators, offering a fresh perspective to the cricket.
Developed by wTVision in collaboration with Omnicam and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Champak made its debut on April 13th at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. [Read more…] about IPL cricket being covered by robotic dog with camera and mic
The intersection of robotics and art is producing increasingly fascinating results, blurring the lines between human creativity and machine capabilities.
While industrial robots have long been adept at precise, repetitive tasks like automotive painting, a new generation of robotic arms is emerging with the ability to create art in a manner reminiscent of human painters.
These machines are not simply following pre-programmed paths; they are learning, adapting, and producing unique artistic expressions that challenge our perceptions of creativity itself. [Read more…] about Five robotic systems that can paint like human artists
Beyoncé has narrowly avoided a robotic arm mishap during live performance, sparking “robot malfunction” jokes online.
Beyoncé experienced a tense moment on stage during a recent stop on her Renaissance World Tour, when a suspected technical oversight nearly put her in the path of moving robotic arms – leading to a viral wave of jokes about a “robot malfunction”.
While performing the song Alien Superstar, the music suddenly cut out and the star appeared momentarily disoriented before swiftly leaving the stage. [Read more…] about Beyoncé almost hit by robot on stage during live performance
In factories across the United States and Europe, machines are humming, assembly lines are ready, and wages are rising. There’s just one problem: no one wants to work.
It’s not just a Gen Z problem, though they’re the latest group being blamed. It’s a generational, cultural, and economic shift that’s hollowing out entire sectors – especially manufacturing – and threatening the social fabric of nations built on the dignity of labor.
We are drifting into a dangerous new reality: a society where millions are either unwilling or uninterested in working, while a small elite class hoards wealth, controls technology, and reshapes the economy in their image. [Read more…] about Opinion: Why doesn’t anyone want to work anymore? And what’s it costing the rest of us?
Collaborative robot arms take center stage in the Grammy Award-winning band’s latest visual creation
OK Go, the American rock band known for its wildly imaginative music videos, has once again pushed the boundaries of art and engineering – this time with the help of Universal Robots. (See video below.)
In the music video for their latest single from the 2023 album Love, the band enlisted 30 robotic arms to create a visual symphony that merges choreography, automation, and musical performance.
The robots – UR10e collaborative robot arms – are typically found in manufacturing environments, performing tasks like packaging or assembly. [Read more…] about Universal Robots helps rock band OK Go sync 30 robots in music video
